Bachelor in Urban Design and Landscape Architecture

Urban Design and Landscape Architecture studies how outdoor and public spaces, neighborhoods, and cities are planned, designed, and shaped to serve human needs while accounting for environmental and social factors. Students learn site analysis, planting and terrain design, urban planning principles, and the technical skills needed to draft and present landscape and urban design proposals, often using specialized design and mapping software. Coursework typically covers ecology, the history of cities and landscapes, materials used in outdoor construction, and the social and policy dimensions of urban development. Studio projects are central to the discipline, requiring students to design parks, streetscapes, campuses, or larger urban districts while balancing aesthetic, functional, and environmental considerations. The field connects landscape architecture with broader urban planning concerns, preparing graduates to work on projects ranging from small garden designs to citywide public space strategies. This program is offered at Yeditepe University in Istanbul, Turkey, and is taught in English, supporting engagement with international design practice and literature. It is a 4 year bachelor program that combines studio design work with technical and theoretical coursework. Istanbul's dense urban fabric and varied public spaces offer a practical setting for studying design challenges related to density, heritage, and green space. Graduates typically pursue careers as landscape designers, urban planners, or work within municipal planning departments and design consultancies, with some continuing into graduate study in urban design or landscape architecture.